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Tarragon vs. Shiitake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Tarragon and Shiitake different?

  • Tarragon has more Iron, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Potassium, Magnesium, Folate, Copper, and Vitamin B3 than Shiitake.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Tarragon is 399% higher.
  • Tarragon contains 570 times more Calcium than Shiitake. While Tarragon contains 1139mg of Calcium, Shiitake contains only 2mg.

Spices, tarragon, dried and Mushrooms, shiitake, raw are the varieties used in this article.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Calcium +56850%
Contains more Iron +7778%
Contains more Magnesium +1635%
Contains more Phosphorus +179.5%
Contains more Potassium +893.4%
Contains more Zinc +278.6%
Contains more Copper +376.8%
Contains more Manganese +3363.9%
Contains less Sodium -85.5%
Contains more Selenium +29.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 342% 1212% 248% 135% 267% 9% 107% 226% 1040% 24%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 16% 15% 48% 27% 2% 29% 48% 30% 32%
Contains more Calcium +56850%
Contains more Iron +7778%
Contains more Magnesium +1635%
Contains more Phosphorus +179.5%
Contains more Potassium +893.4%
Contains more Zinc +278.6%
Contains more Copper +376.8%
Contains more Manganese +3363.9%
Contains less Sodium -85.5%
Contains more Selenium +29.5%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +1573.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +517.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +130.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +722.5%
Contains more Folate +2007.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 252% 0% 0% 167% 63% 309% 168% 0% 557% 206% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 12% 0% 4% 51% 73% 90% 68% 10% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1573.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +517.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +130.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +722.5%
Contains more Folate +2007.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +916.5%
Contains more Fats +1377.6%
Contains more Carbs +639.6%
Contains more Other +1525.7%
Contains more Water +1059.4%
23% 7% 50% 8% 12%
Protein: 22.77 g
Fats: 7.24 g
Carbs: 50.22 g
Water: 7.74 g
Other: 12.03 g
2% 7% 90%
Protein: 2.24 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 6.79 g
Water: 89.74 g
Other: 0.74 g
Contains more Protein +916.5%
Contains more Fats +1377.6%
Contains more Carbs +639.6%
Contains more Other +1525.7%
Contains more Water +1059.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tarragon Shiitake
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tarragon Shiitake Opinion
Net carbs 42.82g 4.29g Tarragon
Protein 22.77g 2.24g Tarragon
Fats 7.24g 0.49g Tarragon
Carbs 50.22g 6.79g Tarragon
Calories 295kcal 34kcal Tarragon
Sugar 2.38g Tarragon
Fiber 7.4g 2.5g Tarragon
Calcium 1139mg 2mg Tarragon
Iron 32.3mg 0.41mg Tarragon
Magnesium 347mg 20mg Tarragon
Phosphorus 313mg 112mg Tarragon
Potassium 3020mg 304mg Tarragon
Sodium 62mg 9mg Shiitake
Zinc 3.9mg 1.03mg Tarragon
Copper 0.677mg 0.142mg Tarragon
Manganese 7.967mg 0.23mg Tarragon
Selenium 4.4µg 5.7µg Shiitake
Vitamin A 4200IU Tarragon
Vitamin A RAE 210µg Tarragon
Vitamin D 0IU 18IU Shiitake
Vitamin D 0µg 0.4µg Shiitake
Vitamin C 50mg Tarragon
Vitamin B1 0.251mg 0.015mg Tarragon
Vitamin B2 1.339mg 0.217mg Tarragon
Vitamin B3 8.95mg 3.877mg Tarragon
Vitamin B5 1.5mg Shiitake
Vitamin B6 2.41mg 0.293mg Tarragon
Folate 274µg 13µg Tarragon
Tryptophan 0.011mg Shiitake
Threonine 0.134mg Shiitake
Isoleucine 0.111mg Shiitake
Leucine 0.189mg Shiitake
Lysine 0.134mg Shiitake
Methionine 0.033mg Shiitake
Phenylalanine 0.111mg Shiitake
Valine 0.145mg Shiitake
Histidine 0.056mg Shiitake
Saturated Fat 1.881g Shiitake
Monounsaturated Fat 0.474g Tarragon
Polyunsaturated fat 3.698g Tarragon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Tarragon Shiitake
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
143%
Tarragon
25%
Shiitake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
360%
Tarragon
24%
Shiitake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.38g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tarragon
Tarragon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tarragon
Tarragon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shiitake
Shiitake contains less Sodium (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.881g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shiitake
Shiitake is cheaper (difference - $4.7)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Tarragon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170937/nutrients
  2. Shiitake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169242/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.